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Maximum pressure 0.4 bar (5.8 psi.).
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lways keep UV-C units and UV-C lamps out of the
reach of children!
•
Ensure that there is sufficient water flow through
the sera fil bioactive + UV external filter before
switching on the UV-C lamp.
must be ensured also during operation.
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Too frequent "ON/OFF" switching reduces the life
expectancy of the UV-C lamp.
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Ensure that the electrical plug of the switched-on
unit is freely accessible at all times.
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Damage of the pump head, the cable or the plug
must not be repaired! In this case the filter must
immediately be disconnected from mains supply,
and must not be operated any more. This also ap-
plies in case of intended alterations of these
parts. This kind of damage must not be repaired
or mended. In case of damage or leakage at the fil-
ter canister, at the seals, or in the parts that con-
tain water, the filter must immediately been taken
apart and repaired.
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The filter must be connected with a fault current
protection switch (RCD 30 m ).
Troubleshooting
Problem
Filter does not pump water
Pump performance is very low
For units with UV-C lamp
Control LED is not lit
Cloudiness/algae remain
unaffected
Recommendations
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dditionally secure all hose connections with
stainless steel hose clamps.
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lways carry the filter by supporting the bottom.
Never lift it by the filter head, its external parts or
its hose connections.
minimum flow rate
Possible cause
Too much air inside the filter
No electrical supply
Rotor does not move
Outlet valve is not open
Too much air inside the filter
Filter is clogged
No electrical supply
UV-C lamp is not properly
connected
UV-C lamp faulty
No bacterial cause, mineral
cloudiness
UV-C lamp faulty/too old
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Warning
1.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
2.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capacities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety.
3.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
UV-C System
Wattage of the sera UV-C energy saving lamp:
130 + UV: 5 W
250 + UV, 400 + UV: 5 W
IPX4
Possible solution
Use pump handle, if necessary
open and fill with aquarium water
by 3/4
Connect to power/mains supply
Take off filter head and clean
Throw multi-purpose handle (3.5)
Use pump handle (3.10)
Clean filter, if necessary replace
filter media with new ones
Check plug
Check cable connection
Replace lamp unit
Clean or replace filter mat (floss)
and sponge, water change
Replace lamp unit
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Replace all hoses and the filter head seal every
2 years. Grease the filter head seal with Vaseline
every time before you close the filter.
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Place the filter into a plastic bowl. Direct a hose
and cable loop into the bowl to avoid damage
caused by dripping water.
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